Gangu County

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It was established by Duke Wu of Qin in 688 BC as Ji County (冀县), this has led it to be called the 'oldest Chinese county.[3][4] Gangu was a stop on the Silk Road, as a tea and horse market, and as a stopover for traders. It remains a regional trading centre.[5]

Between 1958 and 1962, Gangu and Wushan County were merged.[6]

Culture

Gangu is known for its pepper variety, sold in China as Gangu pepper.[7][8] Local culture includes Wushu martial arts and the sculpturing of animal ornaments on traditional Chinese roofs.[5][9]

Administrative divisions

Gangu County is divided to 13 towns and 2 townships.[10]

Towns
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  • Xinxing (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
  • Pan'an (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
  • Liufeng (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
  • Anyuan (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
  • Jinshan (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
  • Dashi (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
  • Lixin (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
  • Wujiahe (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
  • Dazhuang (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
  • Gupo (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
  • Baliwan (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
  • Xiping (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
Townships
  • Xiejiawan Township (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
  • Baijiawan Township (Script error: No such module "Lang".)

Climate

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Famous residents

See also

References

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